Handwashing: Prevent Yourself and Your Family from Getting Sick Washing your hands is easy, and it prevents the spread of germs. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community—from your home and workplace to schools and hospitals.

When should you wash your hands?

You can help yourself and others stay healthy by washing your hands often, especially when germs are likely to get on your hands and can easily spread to others: